Garlic Parmesan Braised White Beans and Greens - Delicious, Healthy and Ready in 20 Minutes!

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

kale

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Spinach is often less expensive and softer in texture.

Start by prepping the ingredients: slice the garlic, chop the rosemary, and dice the onion.

In a large cast iron pan over medium heat, add 1/4 cup of olive oil and the sliced garlic.

Brown the garlic chips in the olive oil, taking care not to burn them, then transfer to a bowl and leave at least 1 tablespoon of oil in the pan.

Add the diced onion and chopped rosemary to the pan and cook for about 1-2 minutes until soft and fragrant.

Drain and rinse the two cans of cannellini beans, then add them to the pan.

Pour in 1 cup of chicken broth (or vegetable broth) and let the beans cook for about 4-5 minutes until it comes to a simmer.

Stir in salt and black pepper to taste, then add the grated Parmesan cheese a third at a time, stirring to melt it into the beans and broth.

Add 2 cups of baby spinach to the mixture and let it cook down, incorporating into the dish.

Finally, add a dash of lemon juice to brighten the flavors and drizzle the garlic chips over the top before serving.

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